Work is powering ahead to make the Lilydale Line level crossing free by 2024, a year ahead of schedule.

Works are ramping up to remove the congested level crossing and roundabout by elevating the rail line, building a new Croydon Station and transport hub, and creating new road links to connect Croydon’s town centre.

What we’re doing

Alongside our work to remove the dangerous and congested Coolstore Road roundabout and level crossing, we worked with Croydon RSL to relocate the historic Croydon War Memorial from the Coolstore Road roundabout to James N Stevens Memorial Lawn at Civic Square, Croydon.

Works to relocate the memorial and install new landscaping are now complete, with some finishing touches required to reinstate the area.

From Tuesday 26 March to Thursday 28 March 2024 footpath reinstatement works will take place. The works will involve resurfacing sections of the footpath around the civic square.

Pedestrian access will be maintained around the area under the direction of traffic management staff.

What to expect

Traffic management staff will be in place to safely assist vehicle and pedestrian movements around the works area.

There will be some moderate construction noise from machinery. There will also be an increase in workers, vehicles and construction equipment.

Construction works will take place during the above timeframe each day between 7am to 6pm.

More information

• If you have any questions about this information, please contact us on 1800 105 105 or via email at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
• For regular information about the progress of this project, sign up for email updates.
• You can also sign up for SMS alerts by texting 'Coolstore' to 0438 942 094.